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Hidden Cats in London vs the Friendly Droppets

Hidden Cats in London and the Friendly Droppets both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Hidden Cats in London (2022) is 3 years older than the Friendly Droppets (2025). Hidden Cats in London is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than the Friendly Droppets (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Hidden Cats in London

Choose Hidden Cats in London if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hidden Cats in London launched in 2022.

Choose the Friendly Droppets

Choose the Friendly Droppets if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. the Friendly Droppets launched in 2025.

Both Hidden Cats in London and the Friendly Droppets sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Hidden Cats in London vs the Friendly Droppets — Steam metadata comparison
Hidden Cats in London — Steam game coverHidden Cats in Londonthe Friendly Droppets — Steam game coverthe Friendly Droppets
Released20222025
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price1.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (311 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNukearts StudioPetirannosaur

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Hidden Cats in London vs the Friendly Droppets — FAQ

Should I play Hidden Cats in London or the Friendly Droppets first?
If you want chronology, Hidden Cats in London (2022) came out before the Friendly Droppets (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Hidden Cats in London and the Friendly Droppets similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Hidden Cats in London run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Hidden Cats in London is rated Deck Playable by Valve. the Friendly Droppets doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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